The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, United States is 14,670 kilometers (9,115 miles / 7,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Addis Ababa, it's 06:28 in Santa Ana. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,574 feet between the two airports. John Wayne/Orange County Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santa Ana (SNA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.